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Typical drift velocity in conductor wire is `10^(-2) m//s`, i.e. it takes 100 sec to drift 1 m whilebulb glows instantaneously, how

A

The random speed of electrons is very high, of the order of 10^6 m/s

B

The electrons transfer their energy very quickly through collisions

C

Electric field is set up in the wire very quickly, producing a current through each cross section, almost intantaneousty

D

All of above

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